Google Drive FAQ - hippogamesunity/PixelStudioHub GitHub Wiki

What's the differenct between Google Drive Backup and Google Drive Sync?

Google Drive Backup is a free feature, it only allows to backup (upload) files to Google Drive. You can restore files manually by visiting Google Drive website (if they are lost for some reason). Google Drive Sync is a paid feature available with Pixel Studio PRO. It allows to synchronize (upload and download) files between different devices.

What access scope does the app use?

Pixel Studio uses unrestricted drive.file scope which allows the app to create new Drive files and modify existing files created by the app. Pixel Studio creates a new folder called Pixel Studio in your Drive root. Pixel Studio doesn't have access to your entire Drive, including files that you may put to Pixel Studio folder manually.

*Before Jan 2024, the app used restricted drive scope that allows accessing all files on you Drive. Google team has revoked this scope during reverefication.

Can I access app files on Google Drive?

Sure, just visit Google Drive website, or install any official client for your platform. Find Pixel Studio in your Drive root.

Why does Google Drive Sync ignore some files?

This may happen if you manually put files to Pixel Studio folder outside of the app. The app can't access (download) them.

Why do I get [403 Forbidden] error while trying to clear drive inside the app?

This may happen if you manually put files to Pixel Studio folder outside of the app. The app can't access (delete) them. You can delete Pixel Studio folder manually by visiting Google Drive website.

How can I manually add files to Pixel Studio folder on my Drive?

You can put files to Pixel Studio folder on you device (find Storage location) and then perform Google Drive Backup / Sync.

How to fix "404 Not Found" error?

This error has been fixed in the update 4.95.